Grey Black Transitional Rug
This grey black transitional rug was hand knotted in India from wool and measures 312 x 207 cm, about 6.5 square metres. The ground is black and charcoal, broken up by pale silver-grey patches that look worn away, so the dark base shows through in streaks. The palette runs through grey, silver, slate blue and black.
The design up close
Most of this grey black transitional rug is a mottled wash of black and light grey, with patches of slate blue in places. Pale areas cut across the dark field, and between them a faint network of small diamonds, lattice and hooked shapes shows through. The motifs are so pale they read as texture from across the room, and up close they resolve into small geometric shapes.
The upper part of the rug carries the clearest pattern, and the darkest patches sit low, so the lower half looks heavier than the top. A grey black transitional rug suits rooms with pale floors and light walls, where the mottled pattern stands out. It also works on dark timber, where the silver tones lift the floor. The lightest tones are a silvery grey that catches the light from a window and changes through the day.
How a grey black transitional rug is made
Indian hand knotted rugs come from a long tradition, with weaving centres including Agra and the Bhadohi and Mirzapur area of Uttar Pradesh. Indian workshops weave many modern and abstract designs, often to order, and this rug fits that range. Wool is the most common pile in Indian rugs. The pattern is built up from small, repeated shapes, so it reads as one even surface across the field.
Sizing it for your room
At 312 x 207 cm this rug covers about 6.5 square metres. A sofa and coffee table sit comfortably on a rug this size, and the front legs of two armchairs can rest on it as well. A grey black transitional rug of this size suits a living room with a dark or neutral palette, where the mottled texture reads as depth rather than clutter.
A rug this size is large enough to sit under a sofa and coffee table together, so the mottled pattern can be seen around the whole seating group. With no bold central motif, it also works under a dining table, provided the chairs stay clear of the most mottled edges.
Looking after your rug
Vacuum it on a suction-only setting, or with the beater bar switched off, so the brush does not pull at the knots. Turn it around every six to twelve months so sun and foot traffic wear it evenly. Blot spills with a clean white cloth and cold water rather than rubbing them in. When it needs a full clean, choose a cleaner who washes handmade rugs by hand.
Put a good underlay beneath this grey black transitional rug. It stops the rug sliding on timber or tiles, adds cushioning and takes some of the wear off the pile. Moths like wool in dark, quiet spots, such as the part of a rug under a sofa, so vacuum those areas often and lift the furniture now and then.
See it before you buy
The mottled finish is best judged in daylight and under lamplight, so compare both before you decide. This grey black transitional rug may already be you can see similar abstract rugs and contemporary abstract rugs at our showroom at 307 Penshurst St, North Willoughby, open every day from 11 am to 4:30 pm. If you would rather see a rug like this in your own room, with your own light and furniture, book an in-home viewing and we will bring a selection to you.
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